MLB Rumors: Pete Alonso, Blue Jays 'Advancing' in Contract Talks Amid Mets Buzz

Negotiations between free-agent slugger Pete Alonso and the Toronto Blue Jays are "advancing," according to SNY's Andy Martino.

Tim Healey of Newsday added the two sides were "deep" in contract talks.

However, Martino noted that an agreement is "not done yet" and there is "no guarantee" that it will be reached, though. Shi Davidi of Sportsnet also countered the initial reporting, saying talks were "not gaining momentum."

Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic reported on Jan. 16 that Alonso's camp rejected a straight three-year contract offer from the New York Mets after proposing a three-year deal with "a high average annual value and opt-outs" to his former team.

Martino previously reported on Jan. 16 that the Mets "expect that Alonso will sign elsewhere" after the two sides weren't able to find common ground on the amount of "years and dollars" in a new contract.

The 30-year-old is coming off a 2024 season in which he posted a career-low .788 OPS, but he still showcased his consistent power at the plate. Alonso played in all 162 games, recording 34 home runs and 88 RBIs to go along with a .240/.329/.459 slash line.

He stepped up in the postseason as the Mets made a National League Championship Series appearance, hitting .273 with four homers and 10 RBIs in 13 games throughout New York's run.

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the subject of trade rumors as he's projected to become an unrestricted free agent following the 2025 season, with Martino revealing that the Mets have been "checking in" on his availability.

That doesn't necessarily mean that a blockbuster trade will materialize if Alonso joins Toronto, though. The Blue Jays would still prefer to keep Guerrero if they can sign the former Mets slugger, per Rosenthal and Sammon.

Toronto has focused on adding power to its lineup throughout the offseason, signing All-Star outfielder Anthony Santander to a five-year contract worth $92.5 million on Monday.

The Blue Jays appear to be in discussions with Alonso as well.